Services

Why online therapy? 

Online therapy, provided by Sun & Moon Counseling, offers unmatched convenience, privacy, and efficiency. Accessibility is a primary component of our mission. Tenemental Health Services are provided in order to reach communities all over Kansas. There’s no commute, no waiting rooms, and no disruptions to your schedule. Find out why so many prefer our online sessions over traditional in-person therapy. In fact, research has shown that online therapy is just as beneficial as in-person therapy. We’re here to fit seamlessly into your life, not the other way around.

This online service is designed to schedule non-emergency appointments only. If you are in crisis or having suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 for immediate support and assistance. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.

How can therapy help couples?

At Sun & Moon Counseling, we believe in nurturing a harmonious balance in our relationships. The sun symbolizes warmth, vitality, and assertiveness, while the moon embodies calmness, reflection, and intuition. Just like the sun and moon represent different aspects of life, couples bring their own energy to the relationship. Understanding these dynamics and embracing unique differences can help partners appreciate what each contributes to the dance of love. We will explore challenges collaboratively and provide tools to facilitate open communication and attachment, which is crucial for understanding and connecting with one another.

Embarking on couples therapy is a journey of discovery, allowing you to learn more about yourselves and each other. This process can lead to renewed trust, intimacy, a shared vision for the future, an admiration for the beauty of another’s duality, and most importantly a secure attachment to each other. We are committed to guiding you through this transformative process. Together, you can explore the beauty of your partnership, embracing both your sunlit moments and those moonlit nights, as two celestial beings in a cosmic duet.

-Improved Communication: Therapy provides a safe space for couples to express their thoughts and feelings openly. A therapist can facilitate conversations and help partners listen and understand each other better, which can reduce misunderstandings and lead to more constructive dialogue.

-Conflict Resolution: Couples often face conflicts that can escalate if not addressed properly. Therapists equip couples with tools to resolve disagreements in healthier ways, focusing on compromise and finding solutions instead of letting conflicts drive a wedge between them.

-Understanding Patterns: Therapy helps couples identify and understand negative patterns in their relationship. Couples can work through recurring issues, examine the roots of their conflicts, and learn to change these dynamics for the better.

-Emotional Support: A therapist can provide emotional support, helping each partner feel valued and understood. This support can foster an environment of trust and safety, where both partners feel free to share their vulnerabilities.

-Reinforcing Connection: Through various therapeutic techniques, couples can rediscover intimacy and strengthen their bond. Engaging in new activities or reconnecting through exercises designed to enhance emotional closeness can reignite passion and affection.

-Personal Growth: Therapy encourages individuals to explore their personal issues that may impact the relationship. By addressing personal growth, each partner can contribute positively to the relationship, leading to healthier interactions.

-Setting Goals: Couples therapy involves setting both individual and shared goals for the relationship. Working towards these goals together can empower both partners and create a sense of teamwork and partnership.

-Navigating Life Transitions: Whether it’s a significant change like having a child, dealing with loss, or adjusting to new life stages, therapy can help couples navigate these transitions together, providing guidance and support during challenging times

How can therapy help YOU?

Individual Psychotherapy offers a variety of benefits that can significantly enhance an individual's overall well-being. Here are some key advantages:

-Emotional Support: Therapy provides a safe space where individuals can express their feelings without judgment. This support can be crucial in navigating life's challenges.

-Improved Self-Awareness: Through therapy, clients often gain a better understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This insight can lead to personal growth and greater self-acceptance.

-Coping Strategies: Therapists equip clients with tools and techniques to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. These coping strategies can improve resilience in difficult situations.

-Problem-Solving Skills: Therapy encourages individuals to explore problems and identify solutions. This can enhance critical thinking and decision-making skills, leading to more effective problem resolution.

-Enhanced Relationships: Therapy can improve communication skills and help individuals understand relationship dynamics, fostering healthier interactions with others.

-Reduced Symptoms of Mental Health Disorders: Regular therapeutic sessions can alleviate symptoms of various mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD, contributing to a more balanced life.

-Increased Confidence: Individuals often experience a boost in self-esteem and confidence as they work through their challenges, leading to a more positive self-image.

-Setting and Achieving Goals: Therapy can help individuals clarify their goals and develop actionable plans to achieve them, creating a sense of purpose and direction.

-Grief Processing: For those dealing with loss, therapy provides a supportive environment to process grief, facilitating healing and acceptance over time.

In summary, mental health therapy is a valuable resource that promotes healing, self-discovery, and improved quality of life. Whether addressing specific mental health issues or seeking personal growth, therapy can lead to lasting positive changes.

What to expect?

Your first therapy session can feel a bit daunting, but it's important to remember that this is a safe space meant for you. Here's a breakdown of what you can typically expect

1. Insurance Verification: We will first verify your insurance and inform you of any copays.

2. Initial Paperwork: We will email you a form about our policies and consents for your review and electronic signature.

2.Booking an Appointment: You can book your appointments by clicking the “Book now” button on the top right-hand corner of this website. This link will take you to a HIPPA-compliant google workspace calendar where you can create your own schedule. After an appt. is booked, you will receive a link to our HIPPA-compliant video calls for teletherapy services. This is the link you will use to sign into your scheduled therapy session.

3. Your First Session:

- The therapist will invite you to talk about why you’re seeking therapy. This is your chance to share what brings you in. They’ll listen attentively and may ask follow-up questions to better understand your experiences.

-Assessing to see if we are the right client/therapist fit.

-Answering any questions or concerns that you have about the process.

-The therapist will conduct assessments which helps to understand your background, perspectives, feelings, and any specific issues you want to address. We will work together to establish goals for your sessions. What do you hope to achieve? Discussing what you hope to achieve can help guide the therapeutic process.

-For couples: The therapist will likely explain how the sessions will work, including communication guidelines to ensure both partners feel heard and respected. This may include taking turns speaking and avoiding interruptions. Throughout the session, the therapist may help you identify recurring patterns in your communication and behaviors. Understanding these dynamics is key to addressing underlying issues which will be explored more in future sessions.

4. Homework Assignments: The therapist may suggest some exercises or practices to try at home. These activities can help you apply what you’ve learned in the session to your daily life.

5. Creating a Safe Space: The therapist will work to create a trusting atmosphere where you both feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings openly. This is essential for effective therapy.

6. Follow-up: At the end of the session, you'll likely discuss what the next steps will be and schedule your upcoming appointments. The therapist may also provide a summary of the session and check in on how you felt about it to ensure that we are the right fit. For couples therapy, remember, the goal of couples therapy is to enhance understanding and improve your relationship. It’s a process that requires effort and commitment from both partners, but it can lead to meaningful growth and healing

7. Feeling Afterward: It's normal to feel a mix of emotions after your first session. You may feel relief, anxiety, or even exhaustion. Give yourself time to process everything.

Remember, every therapy experience is unique, and the first session is just the beginning of your journey toward healing and personal growth. Your feelings and thoughts are valid, and taking this step is an important part of caring for your mental health.